"Manchester United" defender Matteo Darmian appears to be a suitable candidate to replace Dani Alves at Turin's "Juventus" as he departs for "Manchester City," writes Goal.com journalist Kris Voakes. The Brazilian's move should be officially announced in the coming days, and he will sign a two-year contract with the "City" - the same type he signed with the "bianconeri" last season. Darmian could replace him, as in the "Red Devils" team at various times, many players were chosen to play on the wing: Antonio Valencia, Marcos Rojo, Guillermo Varela, Ashley Young, Luke Shaw, Daley Blind, and Timothy Fosu-Mensah. However, the Italian secured his place in the team towards the end of the season and even put on a great performance in the UEFA Europa League final. Nevertheless, it is likely that, with a suitable offer, he will be allowed to leave. From 2011 to 2015, Darmian played as an attacking full-back in "Torino" and has regularly represented the Italian national team in this position, while "Juventus" has played with three center-backs in recent seasons. Additionally, the 27-year-old recently married his fiancée Francesca Cormanni, so the pull to return to his homeland could be even stronger. Louis van Gaal acquired Darmian in 2015 for £14 million.
